I’m Myke Atkinson, Independent Ward 7 Candidate: Ask Me Anything

[getbak]

From what I remember in the past, they do special polls in care homes and places where it's tough for the residents to make it out on election day.

That's why the number of outstanding polls is different for each ward. Each one counts as a separate polling location, but only has a handful of votes.


Also, you can vote for any Ward at the public advanced polls across the city, but again, the total number of votes for each Ward at each advanced poll is quite small.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Table 5

I think Myke ran a pretty smart campaign. Kept his focus on the ward, has some specific points of views instead of just trying to be everything to everyone, came across as generally relatable and practical, and as a progressive candidate smartly avoided needlessly wading into the social-engineering/climate stuff that puts many (like myself) off. I had no idea who he was a couple of weeks ago, and I don't align with him on everything, but he got my vote. His newsletter also had great graphic-design, which didn't hurt.

Plus he has good positive energy...which will get ground down, but something we can use more in this world.

When Myke did his funding drive(that reminds me, need to donate!) mixes for CJSW he'd make his own covers using stencils or something, they were always a treat. I thought I'd find the images on the internet, but I guess they are too exclusive, so here's a few I have around:

[SeeGeeWhy]

Originally Posted by MykeAtkinson

OK CP-ers, I need to get to some other stuff now. I'm sorry I haven't been able to get through all the questions here, but I hope that I've at least covered some of what you were hoping to know about me, my priorities, and the campaign.

I really appreciate the time you all took to submit the questions (and laughs!) for me here! Hopefully I'll see you on the other side of Monday and you can hit me up in an official capacity. ✌️

Congrats on the 2 huge points. Looking forward to seeing what you do on Council, and hoping your trauma is minimal.

[Firebot]

Congratulations Myke (No I in Myke was a shrewd campaign strat)

[troutman]

Jeromy is just keeping the seat warm for Myke.

[RoadGame]

Originally Posted by troutman

Jeromy is just keeping the seat warm for Myke.

Myke for Myor!

Yeah, please don't make that your slogan LOL

With 56 of 72 stations reporting, some napkin math:

21,930 total votes so far, and if all 72 are the same "size" that implies 28,196 likely total votes. Myke and Terry are taking, combined, 69% of the vote so far. If they continued to take 69% of the remaining 6,266 votes, Terry would have to grab at least 3,657 of those to tie. That implies a nearly 5.5:1 pace for a guy who has so far been trailing Myke. If this was a "snek" chart, Team Terry would be dusting off the golf clubs.

Way to go Myke!

[PaperBagger'14]

Hey Mike one more question, how’s the hangover feeling?

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14

Hey Mike one more question, how’s the hangover feeling?

Spell his bizarre name right you disrespectful fata!

[PaperBagger'14]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Spell his bizarre name right you disrespectful fata!

I did, autocorrect got me. Sorry Mychael

[TorqueDog]

Do people sometimes call you Mykei?